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Kostas Raptis is a reporter living in Heraklion, Crete, where he covers the fast-moving world of AI and smart technology. He first discovered the island in 2016 and never quite forgot it—finally making the move in 2022. Now based in the city he once only dreamed of calling home, Kostas brings a curious eye and a human touch to the stories shaping our digital future.

Radar on Papoura Hill Threatens Minoan Site and Cultural Legacy

2025-07-11 by Kostas Raptis

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Mayor Kefgeroglou and the Minoa Pediadas Council denounced the reckless decision to install a radar on Papoura Hill near a rare Minoan find.

SKY Express Adds 5 New International Destinations

2025-07-10 by Kostas Raptis

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SKY Express is adding 5 new international destinations in 2025, connecting Athens to Berlin, Hamburg, Lisbon, Madrid, and Lyon.

New Hires Drive Unemployment Below 8% in Greece Thanks to Tourism and Hospitality

2025-07-10 by Kostas Raptis

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In May 2025, Greece saw recruitment increases in tourism and hospitality plunge unemployment under 8%, the lowest in 17 years.

Archaeological Sites Opening Hours Adjusted in Greece Due to Heat Closures

2025-07-09 by Kostas Raptis

Archaeological Sites Opening Hours Adjusted in Greece Due to Heat Closures

July 8 and 9, 2025, saw heat closures at major archaeological sites like the Acropolis, the Sanctuary of Dodona, and Ancient Messene.

Sanders Group Acquires Greek Property Management Company

2025-07-08 by Kostas Raptis

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Sanders Group, a major Danish hospitality company, has acquired Greek short-term rental leader Mint Property SA.

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The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.

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“Once, at dawn,” an old man from Anogeia tells, “I saw eyes burning in the rocks. Too wide for a cat, too low for a wolf. A fourogatos. He watched me, then vanished. No sound, no trace. Just those eyes.” The boy beside him laughs. “A story. A tale to keep children from straying.”The old […]

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